- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 5/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Duncanville, TX
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville
Federal NCES profile for Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480142513490Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Duncanville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Duncanville, TX.
School address
District: Ume Preparatory Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480142513490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville grew from 235 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE held 15.7 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 480142513490 · Duncanville, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
258 enr · 17.2:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Ume Dallas Secondary (688 students)
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville grew from 235 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE held 15.7 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ume Dallas Sec
Ume Dallas Secondary
688 students
- Ume Preparator
Ume Preparatory Academy
540 students
- This school 258
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville
258 students
- Ume Mansfield 217
Ume Mansfield El
217 students
What this shows Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville compares
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,016
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.1%
White 29.1%
African American 17.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Ume Preparatory Academy reports $9,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ume Dallas Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ume Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ume Mansfield El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville
How many students attend Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville?
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville has 258 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Duncanville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville?
The student-teacher ratio at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville?
46.0% of students at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville?
The largest demographic group at Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville is Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment, in Duncanville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville?
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville rank among elementary schools in Duncanville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Duncanville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Duncanville on the city page.
What other schools are in Ume Preparatory Academy?
Besides Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville, Ume Preparatory Academy also operates Ume Dallas Secondary (688 students), Ume Preparatory Academy (540 students), and Ume Mansfield El (217 students). See the Ume Preparatory Academy district page for the complete list.